Orthopedic Cast Technician - Part-time

Orthopaedic Technologist

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location: Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park - Clark

Job Summary:

Prepares and assists the orthopaedic surgeon, fellows/residents and nursing staff in the application and removal of orthopaedic appliances casts, splints and other dressings. Has an advanced understanding of anatomical structures and their relationships with one another, and is able to articulate descriptions of orthopaedic conditions. He/she is responsible for ordering, maintaining, and charging of orthopaedic equipment and supplies. The position actively supports the Hospital's and the department's Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service goals, through modeling of appropriate behavior and by providing a work environment conducive to attaining these goals.

This position will work at our Lincoln Park outpatient center the majority of the time, but there is also potential travel to support our satellite locations in Northbrook, Schaumburg, Westchester, New Lenox, and/or our main location downtown.

This role is part-time and will work 16 hours a week or 32 hours in a pay period.

Job Duties:

• Understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients in regards to their growth and development progress.
• Applies and assists in the application and removal of body casts.
• Performs dressing changes, removal of sutures, staples, Steinman pins and K-Wires using proper aseptic technique.
• Order supplies and equipment from storeroom and outside vendors. Keep the supplies and equipment in an organized fashion and maintains appropriate back up of supplies according to Division's needs.
• Maintains an accurate inventory and appropriate par levels of clinic supplies and equipment.
• Processes special orthopaedic apparatus orders for patients from all units from outside vendors.
• To review and make recommendations to the clinical director regarding new products. To introduce and evaluate new products in accordance with Hospital policy. To process and add all new equipment to inventory following Hospital standards.
• Coordinate repair and preventive maintenance of all equipment.
• Aids in ensuring a safe environment reflecting quality control standards.
• Completes inpatient and outpatient Cast Room charge entry on a daily basis.
• Assists in the retrieval and delivery of medications and pharmaceutical products that are dispensed from the Pharmacy to the appropriate patient care provider/s in a timely manner.
• Documents changes to the plan whether that be in the Electronic Medical Record or in the paper chart.
• Trains residents and students under the direction of the orthopaedic surgeons, in the application and removal of casts and splints.
• Assists with clinic procedures as requested by the orthopaedic surgeon
• Prepares and sets up and dismantles specific types of traction as requested by the orthopaedic surgeon. Stocks traction equipment in ER and on the unit.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A high school education is required. Two years of college or technical school preferred.
• Certification by the National Board of Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists preferred.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• A minimum of two years of experience in a hospital splint or cast room or in an Orthopedic Physician's office is preferred.

Education: High School Diploma/GED (Required)(BLS) - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Pay Range: $21.00-$32.55 Hourly

At Lurie Children's, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children's offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement: For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Various voluntary benefits:
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children's, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children's and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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